Download Careers360 App
Important Chapters for IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Paper: Difficulty Level, Weightage, Pattern

Important Chapters for IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Paper: Difficulty Level, Weightage, Pattern

Edited By Nikita Shaw | Updated on Feb 01, 2025 10:45 AM IST | #JAM
Upcoming Event
JAM  Exam Date : 15 Feb' 2026 - 15 Feb' 2026

IIT JAM will be held on February 2, 2025. The Chemistry paper will be held in the forenoon session, from 9:30 to 12:30. The total duration of the Chemistry paper will be 3 hours. According to the previous years, the Chemistry paper will be moderate to high. Students will have to attempt a high number of questions out of 60 to score good marks in the IIT JAM 2025.

This Story also Contains
  1. IIT JAM Chemistry Predicted Topicwise Question Weightage
  2. IIT JAM Expected Chemistry Question Paper 2025- Difficulty Level
  3. JAM Subjectwise Expected Weightage 2025
  4. IIT JAM Chemistry Paper Pattern 2025
  5. IIT Chemistry JAM Previous Year Question Paper With Solution
Important Chapters for IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Paper: Difficulty Level, Weightage, Pattern
Important Chapters for IIT JAM 2025 Chemistry Paper: Difficulty Level, Weightage, Pattern

Only a few days left for the exam and now students can look through the analysis of the question paper. These last minute question analysis helps them to boost their confidence level. Aspirants can also solve some last year's question papers. To know the chapter weightage and the difficulty level of the JAM Chemistry paper, stay with this article.

Also Read,

IIT JAM Chemistry Predicted Topicwise Question Weightage

From the table below students can see the expected number of questions from each topic.

Physical Chemistry

Topic Name- Expected Questions

Topic Name- Expected Questions

Atomic and molecular structure

4-5

Chemical and Phase equilibria

6-7

Solid State

2-3

Electroscopy

2-3

Liquid State

1-2

Chemical thermodynamics

2-3

Adsorption

1-2

Basic mathematical concepts

1-2

Chemical Kinetics

1-2

Spectroscopy

1-2

Organic Chemistry

Topic Name- Expected Questions

Topic Name- Expected Questions

Organic reaction mechanism and synthetic application

5-6

National Products Chemistry

2-3

Basic concept in organic chemistry and stereochemistry

5-6

Aromatic and heterocyclic chemistry

2-4

Qualitative organic analysis

2-3



Inorganic Chemistry

Topic Name- Expected Questions

Topic Name- Expected Questions

Transition Metals ( d block)

3-4

Bioorganic Chemistry

2-3

Chemical bonding and shapes of molecules

5-6

Main group of element ( s and p block)

2-3

Instrumental methods of analysis

2-3

Extractions of Metals

1-2

IIT JAM Expected Chemistry Question Paper 2025- Difficulty Level

From the last years’ trends we can predict that the level of the question paper will be high to moderate. There are three sections in the question paper. According to the sections, the difficulty level will differ. Section C has mainly numerical type questions that contain mainly advanced level questions.

JAM 2025 Expected Difficulty Level - Chemistry

Sections

Difficulty Level

Section A

Easy to Moderate

Section B

Easy to Moderate

Section C

Moderate to High

Overall Paper

Moderate to High

JAM Subjectwise Expected Weightage 2025

Subject Chemistry has broadly three chapters- Organic, Inorganic and Physical. It is expected that the high number of questions would be asked from Physical Chemistry. Its contribution is mainly higher. The below table gives you the predicted weightage of these three chapters for the year 2025.

Chapters

Predicted Questions

Predicted Weightage

Physical Chemistry

20-24

35-37%

Organic Chemistry

18-20

32-34%

Inorganic Chemistry

18-20

29-31%


IIT JAM Chemistry Paper Pattern 2025

There are a total of 60 questions asked for 100 marks that are divided into three sections. There is also negative marking in section A only. The JAM 2025 Chemistry paper pattern is as follows.

Section

Question Type/ Total Questions

Marks per Question

Total Marks

Negative Marking

A

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)/ 30

10 questions: 1 mark each

20 questions: 2 marks each

50

1 mark questions: -1/3 mark

2 mark questions: -2/3 mark

B

Multiple Select Questions (MSQs)/ 10

2 marks each

20

No negative marking

No partial marking

C

Numerical Answer Type (NAT)/ 20

10 questions: 1 mark each

10 questions: 2 marks each

30

No negative marking

Total

60

-

100

-

IIT Chemistry JAM Previous Year Question Paper With Solution

Here are the links to the IIT JAM Chemistry Previous Year question papers


Note: Students are advised to stay with for the real JAM Chemistry paper analysis.

Articles

Certifications By Top Providers

Access to Justice
Via National Law University, New Delhi
Online Course of Indian Constitution
Via NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
Online BA Punjabi
Via Guru Nanak Dev University Directorate of Online Studies
Advanced Constitutional Law
Via National Law University, New Delhi
Human Rights
Via National Law School of India University, Bangalore
Swayam
 690 courses
Edx
 613 courses
Udemy
 505 courses
Futurelearn
 346 courses
Coursera
 313 courses
NPTEL
 303 courses

Explore Top Universities Across Globe

University of Essex, Colchester
 Wivenhoe Park Colchester CO4 3SQ
The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
 Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, Post Code EH8 9YL
University College London, London
 Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT
Lancaster University, Lancaster
 Bailrigg, Lancaster LA1 4YW
Indiana University, Bloomington
 107 S. Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405-7000
Bristol Baptist College, Bristol
 The Promenade, Clifton Down, Bristol BS8 3NJ

Questions related to JAM

Have a question related to JAM ?

Hello,

Yes, you can appear in IIT JAM with 65% in 12th because you don't need 12th marks in IIT JAM. In IIT JAM they need your bachelor's degree, and you must have a minimum aggregate mark of 55% in this degree; then you can appear in IIT JAM. This means overall IIT JAM doesn't need 12th marks; instead, it needs bachelor's degree marks.

I hope it resolves your query!!

Yes, the IIT JAM Mathematics syllabus is mostly the same as what is taught in B.Sc. Mathematics. Core topics like Calculus, Algebra, Differential Equations, and Real Analysis overlap. However, JAM tests deeper understanding and problem-solving skills, often at a higher difficulty level than typical B.Sc. exams. Some topics may also be covered more rigorously or appear in more applied forms. So while the syllabus is similar, focused preparation is needed to match JAM’s level.

Hello

With an IIT JAM rank of 2167 in the General category, top-tier Indian Institutes of Technology such as IIT Delhi, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, and IIT Banaras Hindu University are unlikely options, as their closing ranks are typically in the low hundreds to a few thousands. However, you are still in a good position for several reputable government colleges through both the IIT JAM counselling and the Centralised Counselling for Master of Science and Technology (CCMN) channels.

If you belong to the Scheduled Caste category, you have a strong chance at getting admission to IIT Banaras Hindu University in the Master of Science in Physics program.

If you are in the General category, apply through the Centralised Counselling for Master of Science and Technology to National Institutes of Technology such as NIT Silchar, NIT Srinagar, and others.

You should register for the Centralised Counselling for Master of Science and Technology for admission to National Institutes of Technology and Centrally Funded Technical Institutions, and carefully prioritize your preferences in subjects like Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics.

You may also explore the Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research option:

If you are interested, register for the IISER Aptitude Test and aim for a rank below approximately 2000.

Keep alternative plans in mind:

Consider reputable National Institutes of Technology in your state or nearby, such as the National Institute of Technology Agartala, National Institute of Technology Nagpur, and similar institutions



Hello aspirant,

Yes you can definitely appear for IIT JAM without mathematics in class 12, as JAM is based on your Bachelor's degree background. It depends on the subject you choose for your bachelor's degree and your graduation. You can also keep checking the IIT JAM eligibility pdf for your target subject.

Hello ma'am

Thankyou for reaching out!

IIT JAM is for Msc.courses which are after a bachelor's degree.Eligiblity for IIT JAM Biotechnology you need a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology,Biology,Life Sciences with atleast 55% marks.

Maths in 12th is not compulsory for Biotechnology you just need a relevant Bachelor's degree to be eligible

View All
Back to top